Originally Posted by DelrayChris
I would check the agreement of the credit/charge card used to purchase the tickets.
For example, Amex Plat. and Centurion have a "Baggage Insurance Plan".
Also, was this a business trip? If so, your company cover your expenses as you lost your luggage in the course of a company paid business trip.
AMEX Platinum will cover up to $500 if your bags are delayed over a certain time period (I think 6 hours?)
Could have used it last October in Madrid when my bags took 2 days to get to me.
R.